kingston, jamaica metropolitan region mass transit and public utilities infrastructure proposal

Kingston, Jamaica Metropolitan RegionMass Transit and Public Utilities Infrastructure Proposal

Interstate Traveler Company, LLC / 9594 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 / Office (734) 449-4480 - Fax (734) 449-4486 / www.InterstateTraveler.US

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A Brief History of The Jamaica Railway

A Vision For Jamaica

Jamaica Railway Transportation Today

Railway Lines in Jamaica (Map & Station Numbers)

Interstate Traveler Venture Description

Interstate Traveler; Rail Cost Per Kilometer / Analysis

Phase 1 / Kingston to Portmore (Map & Links)

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Phase 1 / Return On Investment

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Phase 2 / Kingston to Norman Manley International Airport / Public & Private / (Map & Links)

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Phase 3 / Portmore to Spanish Town (Map & Links)

Phase 3 / Overview



Phase 4 / South Camp Road Station to UWI Hospital Station (Map & Links)

Phase 4 / Overview



Phase 5 / UWI Hospital Station to UWI Campus (Map & Links)

Phase 5 / Overview



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Management and Organization Plan

Marketing Plan

Rail, conduit cluster, utility sub stations and transport vehicles

Traveler Stations

Total Cost / All 5 Phases done as stand alone projects (separately)

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History of The Jamaica Railway

History / wikipedia.org Railways of Jamaica

The Jamaica Railway, constructed in 1845, was the first line opened to traffic outside Europe and North America. The rail service was established in the United Kingdom in 1825, the United States in 1830 and Canada in 1836. Not only did the Jamaica Railway have the distinction of being constructed so soon after the first public railway in Britain, but also, it was the first constructed in the British colonies.

In 1843, a proposal to construct the railway line was made by William Smith and his brother David Smith to the House of Assembly in Jamaica. The plan to construct the double track line between Kingston and Spanish Town was favorably received by the Assembly and in the same year the Jamaica Railway Company was incorporated under the 7th Victoria cap. 25.

Inherent Features

The railway stations constructed between 1845 and 1896 demonstrate the application of the Jamaica/Georgian style of architecture. It should be emphasized that although most of the stations were constructed as part of a major line extension, their individual form and features show great variety. Today, most of the stations are in a state of disrepair. Some are now used as bars, grocery shops or residences. Many stations have alterations made to their original form, nevertheless the original design features remain intact.

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See Historical Timeline 1843 – 1992 Go!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railways_of_Jamaica

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railways_of_Jamaica

The transport sector in Jamaica may be considered to include road (tier one), rail transportation (tier 2), air (tier 3) and maritime transportation (tier4). The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) has prepared a draft National Transport Policy to provide a framework for the future development of the sector, the “Vision 2030 Jamaica Transport Sector Plan”

This proposal to manufacture, construct, operate and maintain the “Interstate Traveler Mass Transit & Public Infrastructure System”, upon acceptance and subsequent deployment, will insure Jamaica realizes the goals and objectives set forth by the “Vision 2030 Jamaica Transport Sector Plan” within years as opposed to decades.

As an island Jamaica’s land transport sub-sector is entirely a domestic system, with no cross-boundary land transport issues. However the land transport sub-sector is linked to the air transport and maritime sub-sectors, which are both dominated by international transport modes. It will be important therefore to develop and strengthen the inter-modal transport linkages between land, sea and air transport modes particularly in the context of expanding Jamaica’s role as an international transport hub.

In 2006, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) mandated the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) to lead the preparation of a comprehensive long-term National Development Plan (NDP) which will seek to place Jamaica in a position to achieve developed country status by 2030. For Jamaica, an efficient and effective transport sector is indispensable to economic progress. Other sectors such as mining, manufacturing, trade, tourism and agriculture are critical to Jamaica’s growth and development and like many other sectors depend upon transportation. Without adequate infrastructure to facilitate the movement of people and goods, economic and social benefits will be limited.

A Vision For Jamaica Table of Contents


http://www.vision2030.gov.jm/Portals/0/Sector_Plan/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Vision%202030%20Jamaica%20-%20Final%20Draft%20Transport%20Sector%20Plan%20_S%E2%80%A6.pdf

Railway transportation forms the second tier of land transportation in Jamaica, and it was one of the earliest modes of transportation to be introduced in Jamaica, dating back to the 1880s.Public railway tracks belonging to the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) span three hundred thirty five kilometers (335km) across the island, traversing nine (9) of the fourteen (14) parishes of Jamaican. These are Clarendon, Kingston, Manchester, Portland, St. Ann, St. Catherine, St. Elizabeth, St. James ad St. Mary, where there are over forty (40) stations.

Since the closure of the public passenger and freight transport services of the Jamaica Railway Corporation (JRC) in 1992, passenger rail transport has remained dormant and railway operations in Jamaica are currently limited to the activities of bauxite companies in the island. There are efforts underway to amend the Jamaican Railway Corporation Act, 1960 to make adequate provision for the privatization of railway operations

A number of entities have expressed an interest in revitalizing the railway but, to date, public passenger and freight services have not been restored. In 2005 the government entered into agreement with a Chinese government company to undertake studies on the feasibility of rehabilitation of the railway service in Jamaica. Significantly, the reopening of Jamaica’s public railway transport operations could serve to alleviate the problem of congestion, especially within the KMTR (Kingston Metropolitan Transit Region)

Jamaica Railway Transportation Today

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The Interstate Traveler System is a unique integration of magnetic levitation transportation, solar energy capture for electricity production, hydrogen production for fuel, and a conduit system for fiber optics and transmission of fuel, sewage and other liquids. The transportation portion is being developed for the express purpose of upgrading the entire public passenger transport system in the Kingston Metropolitan Region to provide a quieter, cleaner, safer, faster, cheaper and more efficient public transportation network. Our starting point for this endeavor is “The Old Kingston Station” in downtown. The route uses the existing rail bed and runs 10.488 km / 6.5 mi to the existing Gregory Park Station in Portmore and is referred to as “Phase 1” of a possible 5 Phase project in the Kingston Metropolitan Region. We understand the historical significance of the Old Kingston Station and will work diligently with local authorities to insure the preservation of the original station building, all while incorporating a state of the art “Grand Traveler Station Platform” that will represent the first step in the deployment of a revolutionary mass transit and public infrastructure system that will ultimately bring thousands of high quality jobs and unprecedented economic growth for the people of Jamaica.

Upon the successful completion of Phase 1; we immediately implement Phase 2; connecting Kingston Station with Norman Manley International Airport, Phase 3; From Portmore to Spanish Town and Phase 4; Connector to University West Indies Hospital, ½ scale spur around UWI Campus and finally to build a regional system along the abandoned rail corridor that links Kingston with Montego Bay. Eventually, this modular system will form a transportation and municipal infrastructure web across Jamaica. The system has been fully designed and is ready for immediate implementation.

Our business model is a public / private partnership that leverages the public owned right of ways with private investment for building the infrastructure. What is unique is that the system when installed will generate several revenue producing byproducts, including, hydrogen, water, and electricity.

Interstate Traveler Venture Description Table of Contents


http://www.interstatetraveler.us/

Phase 1 – Kingston to Portmore with Freight, Staging & Assembly Facility = 7.2 mi / 11.65 km.

Phase 2 – Kingston to Norman Manley International Airport = 9.5 mi. / 15.3 km.

Phase 3 – Portmore to Spanish Town = 5.15 mi. / 8.3 km.

Phase 4 – South Camp Road Station to University West Indies Hospital = 6.65 mi. / 10.7 km.

Phase 5 - University West Indies Campus Loop (½ Scale) = 0.93 mi. / 1.495 km.10

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Total components required to build one kilometer of rail including utility sub stations, Site work, demolition, adjustment to

overhead lines and labor cost.

Cost PerItem

Total cost to construct rail and substructureIncluding embedded public utilities conduit

Additional cost for terminal stations, car ferries & required side track

Additional Cost for individual transport vehicles

Total cost per kilometer of rail

sections and utilities conduit

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CostPhase 1 / Key Metrics: (7.2 mi / 11.65 km.) ROIOverview

Staging & Rail Assembly Facility – Would serve entire rail Network build-out

Facility will also serve as aRail Freight Distribution Hub

after build out is complete.

“Kingston Station” – Historical Restoration of original station building with a new “state of art” HyRail Platform

“Gregory Park ” – Historical Restoration of original station building

Main Project Map

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Phase 1 / Overview

Phase 1 runs along the existing rail bed from the “Old Kingston Station” in downtown Kingston to the Gregory Park Station in Portmore. Utilizing this abandoned corridor will allow for the most expedient deployment of the HYRAIL system between Kingston & Portmore.

Spanish Town Railway Station

The Spanish Town Railway station is a Jamaica/Georgian style brick building set on a stone base. The roof overhang on the northern side of the structure is supported by timber posts and wall mounted cast iron brackets. On the southern side, the roof overhang is supported by wall mounted timber brackets. The facade of the structure contains sash windows and solid recessed panel doors. The entire structure is covered with long zinc hip roof. This Station was built in 1845.

The Kingston Railway Station

The Kingston Railway Station was built along the Jamaica/Georgian lines of architecture. It was constructed on a grand scale, symbolizing the economic importance of the city of Kingston as the centre of trade. The station is constructed of brick with prominent arcades on both levels of the east entrance end. Victorian cast iron brackets support the roof overhang on the trackside. The building has sash windows on the ground and upper floors. The Kingston Railway Station was constructed in 1845.

The Interstate Traveler Company understands the historical significance of the Old Kingston Station and many other stations along the proposed routes and will work diligently with local authorities to insure the preservation of the original station buildings, as possible, all while incorporating a state of the art “Station Platforms” that will represent the first step in the deployment of a revolutionary mass transit and public infrastructure system that will ultimately bring thousands of high quality jobs and unprecedented economic growth for the people of Jamaica.

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Total Cost Phase 1 = $238,416,857

Freight, Staging and Assembly Facility $100,000,000.00

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* Does not include ocean freight shipping cost of component parts from Detroit to Kingston – ADD (+ -) 10%

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Cost

Phase 2 / Key Metrics:

ROIOverview

Airport Right-of-Way Portion - 0.86 mi. / 1.385 km.

Public Right-of-Way Portion – 10.36 mi. / 16.685 km.

Cost ROIOverview

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Phase 2; Public Right-of-Way Portion / Overview

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Phase 2; Kingston to Norman Manley International Airport / Installation Cost Public Right-of-way Portion (To entrance of airport property)

Total Cost Phase 2 / Public Right-of-Way Portion = $ 201,460,976

Phase 2 / Airport Right-of-Way Portion = $23,719,081.00

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Phase 2; Norman Manley International Airport Spur Phase 2; Private Right-of-Way Portion / Overview


Phase 2; Kingston to Norman Manley International Airport / Installation CostAirport Right-of-way Portion (Spur on airport property)

Total Cost Phase 2 / Airport Right-of-Way Portion = $23,719,081

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CostPhase 3 / Key Metrics: (5.15 mi. / 8.3 km.) ROIOverview

“Spanish Town Station” – Historical Restoration of original station building

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CostPhase 4 / Key Metrics: (6.65 mi. / 10.7 km.) ROIOverview

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Phase 5 – University West Indies Campus Loop

Cost

Phase 5 / Key Metrics: (0.93 mi. / 1.495 km.)

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Total Cost Phase = $ 15,716,769Note; These figures will be reduced by up to 30% for ½ scale system

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What form of organization does the business operate under, and why? Who are the key management team members and what skills do they have to help the business? Who are the key support groups for your management team, including accountants, attorneys, consultants, board of directors, and advisory board members?

Interstate Traveler Company, LLC (ITC) is a Michigan based Limited Liability Company formed in 2003. This form of organization has allowed us to add members and key resources to the LLC through the issuance of membership units. Key members of the management team include the Founder and managing partner Justin E. Sutton; Chairman of the board, Jay C. Wilbur; President and CEO, Jim M. Jung; Chief Manufacturing Officer, Laurie Moncrieff; and Chief Operations Officer, Jack Salo. Supporting the management team is a wealth of talented outside resources including our supplier partners for design, engineering, manufacturing, and operations support; an advisory board that includes expert in transportation, energy, advanced manufacturing, computer technology, physics, and engineering. Our organization plan is to maintain a small team of direct employees for ITC and contract out the majority of the engineering, manufacturing and logistics operations to the wealth of underutilized resources available in southeast Michigan. There is a huge supply base in place to support the automotive industry and this same talent is available to ITC for every aspect of building the Kingston to Spanish Town System but as possible we will endeavor to use any Jamaican resources that are available with respect to suppliers and workforce. For example, here in the US we have forged a relationship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to provide skilled electricians to work on the system. We would seek those same types of relationships with Jamaican counterparts for those services. A likely scenario for the initial assembly operations would be to construct a (or occupy an existing) facility, owned and operated by the Interstate Traveler Company, in Kingston which will serve as the model for future assembly operations around the country.

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The Magnetic Levitation (Mag-Lev) industry is untapped in the U.S. While the technology has been available for 70 years, and there have been attempts to construct sample or demonstration units, there is no existing commercial installation in the US. The main reason has been cost - the cost to construct and the cost to operate. The Interstate Traveler design overcomes these constraints with our unique integration of multiple technologies and ability to generate electricity, hydrogen for fuel, and potable water for municipalities and other consumers to purchase. Our marketing plan is a multi pronged approach targeting consumers and businesses alike. We will market the mag-lev transportation system to urban and suburban commuters that desire an alternative to auto, bus, or train transportation - an alternative that is faster (250mph vs. 70mph), less costly ($0.02 per mile vs. $0.18 per mile), and uses green technology (solar vs. fossil fuel) as its energy source. We will use the traditional avenues of advertising, promotions, and publicity, to get the word out about the system and its capabilities. We believe one of the best forms of advertising will be the actual construction of the rail system as automobiles and trucks traveling on the highway start to wonder about "what's going on" and begin to create a buzz about the system. We will also continue to build our internet presence. We have an existing website that we use to provide information to the public about ITC, the concept, and the progress of the company. You can view the site at www.interstatetraveler.us. Going forward we intend to upgrade the site to include interactive features for customers such as rate sheets, availability, and transportation requests, blogs, customer feedback, testimonials, and the social media interfaces like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

For our business customers we will use a direct sales approach to target freight carriers, electricity producers, municipal governments, and commercial consumers of hydrogen and oxygen fuels. A third customer we will market to includes business advertisers that advertise in public venues like train and bus stations, outdoor billboards, public transportation vehicles, airports, and other locations with pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

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Passenger Transport

Auto Transport

Freight Transport

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Traveler Stations

Total Cost / Phase 4; 6.65 mi. / 10.7 km. - $ 132,342,322




Total Project Cost All 5 Phases 31.15 mi. / 50.85 km. =

Average cost per km/mi (does not include cost of assembly plant) $13,255,899. Per km / $21,346,571. Per Mile

Total Cost / Phase 5; 0.93 mi. / 1.495 km. - $ 15,716,769Note; This figure will be reduced by up to 30% for ½ scale system

$ 660,132,620

Total Cost / All 5 Phases done as stand alone projects

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Freight, Staging and Assembly Facility $100,000,000.00

Total Cost As Single Project = $649,792,305

Total Cost Analysis for Entire Project



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Prepared by;

Jim Griffin – Chief Communications OfficerInterstate Traveler Company, LLC

(313) [email protected]


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Documents

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